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December 12, 2024
Whimsical Christmas Eats: Festive Bites for the Holidays
The holiday season is all about joy, creativity, and indulging in the most festive foods of the year. Whether you’re hosting a Christmas gathering or simply looking to sprinkle some extra magic into your meals, we’ve got you covered! From elegant starters to whimsical treats, this collection of recipes will make your celebrations merry and bright. Start with Brrrrata Caprese, a wintry twist on a classic favorite, featuring creamy burrata paired with vibrant holiday colors. Next, bring some cheer to your table with Mini Christmas Tree Pizzas—adorable, customizable bites that are as fun to make as they are to eat. For a touch of sweet nostalgia, dive into Buddy the Elf Spaghetti Bars, a sugar-filled homage to everyone’s favorite Christmas movie. And no holiday spread would be complete without dessert, so recreate childhood memories with Copycat Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes—a festive and delicious showstopper. These recipes are perfect for … Continue reading
September 21, 2024
Caprese Asparagus
Looking for a fresh, vibrant side dish that’s perfect for any meal? This Caprese Asparagus recipe is a delightful twist on the classic Caprese salad, combining tender, seasoned asparagus with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and a sweet balsamic glaze. The combination of Italian seasoning and a drizzle of olive oil adds rich flavor, while the honey-balsamic reduction brings a touch of sweetness. Finished with fresh basil, this dish is not only visually stunning but also packed with flavor in every bite. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, Caprese Asparagus is sure to impress! The recipe can be found here. Start by preheating the oven to 425 degrees F. Add the asparagus to one side of a baking sheet and add the cherry tomatoes to the other side of a baking sheet. Drizzle both with olive oil. Toss to coat with the olive oil but make sure … Continue reading
January 15, 2024
Simple Bruschetta Recipes
I’ve been craving something light and refreshing lately and made a few bruschetta recipes this weekend to snack on. And by snack on I mean we made it into a meal 😊 If you follow my blog, you’ve probably read my other posts about bruschetta – Simple Summer Bruschetta Recipes (May 2023) and Easy Bruschetta Recipes (June 2023). It’s such a diverse food. You can have sweet, savory, spicy, citrus, vegetarian, meat-based, or any combination. And it’s a bite-sized food so you can serve it as an appetizer or side dish or do what we did and make it a meal. I have 3 recipes to share with you today. One is sweet and refreshing, one is savory, and one is citrusy and refreshing. Strawberry Peach Bruschetta Bacon & Ricotta Bruschetta Lemon, Basil & Ricotta Bruschetta STRAWBERRY PEACH BRUSCHETTA (aka sweet and refreshing) Strawberry Peach Bruschetta is bursting with fresh flavors and has a hint of sweetness … Continue reading
January 11, 2024
Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Garlic Butter Steak Bites are thick cuts of New York Strip that are cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce. The steak is juicy and tender, buttery, and slightly pink in the center. It’s a lot of flavor pack into such a small bite! The steak is cooked in the butter and the garlic is added later, for the flavor to infuse into each bite. There is a good amount of garlic in my opinion but it’s not overpowering. These can be served as an appetizer or main course with a side dish or two. The recipe can be found here. Start by mincing the garlic, chop the parsley, and cut the steak into 1-inch bites. You can trim some of the fat off the steak but don’t take too much as it helps the steak stay flavorful, tender, and juicy. Melt 1 stick of butter in a large skillet … Continue reading
October 5, 2023
Ghouls, Ghosts, & Goblins Alike!
Spooky Season is upon us and it’s something we look forward to at our house every year! We decorate for Halloween pretty early in September, start making themed food and beverages all throughout October, and enjoy watching all the Halloween / Horror movies we can find. This year I got a head start on some recipes and want to share them with you today. The recipes can be enjoyed as a standalone meal (if you consider dessert a meal), or you could combine them into one big meal. The hand pies can be an appetizer while you make and bake the pot pies to enjoy with a side of skull cornbread, finishing off with cookies for dessert. Try them all! SPOOKY CHEDDAR & JALAPENO SKULL CORNBREAD These are both fun and festive and make a great accompaniment to any soup, chili, or stew. The cornbread is perfectly crumbly, the jalapeno adds a bit of heat, and the cheddar … Continue reading
July 22, 2023
Balsamic & Guinness Chicken Wings
Balsamic & Guinness Chicken Wings are a unique yet delicious appetizer or dinner option. They have quite the pleasant flavor…it’s a little tangy and sweet. I think Guinness is mildly sweet with a hoppy/bitter flavor and notes of coffee, almost tastes like roasted almonds. Balsamic is rich in flavor with a mellow tartness and some acidity, kind of herby. But both complement each other nicely. The recipe can be found here. Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Line the chicken wings on the baking sheet, leaving a little space in between. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 40 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until an internal temperature of 165 degrees F is reached. While the wings are baking, make the sauce. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until soft and translucent. … Continue reading
June 26, 2023
Easy Bruschetta Recipes
I recently wrote a blog called Simple Summer Bruschetta Recipes and I’ve been craving something similar ever since. I think bruschetta is the perfect summer appetizer because it’s easy to make, it’s a bite-sized snack, it’s customizable, and it tastes great! One piece is never enough for me, so that’s why I like to prepare a variety and enjoy a smorgasbord of recipes 😊 Here are the recipes I have for you today: Roasted Tomato Bruschetta with Pesto Peach, Prosciutto, and Ricotta Bruschetta Cream Cheese, Avocado, and Dill Bruschetta All are phenomenal in their own way. The Roasted Tomato Bruschetta with Pesto has warm tomatoes that burst open while baking, and the sweetness really complements the pesto. The Peach, Prosciutto, and Ricotta Bruschetta has juicy, ripe peach slices that pair well with the salty prosciutto. The Cream Cheese, Avocado, and Dill Bruschetta reminds me of avocado toast and is something I would love to devour … Continue reading
May 15, 2023
Simple Summer Bruschetta Recipes
We recently had dinner at a local Italian restaurant and ordered a variety of Bruschetta as an appetizer. I’ve been thinking about the Bruschetta ever since and couldn’t resist the attempt to recreate it at home. Who doesn’t love a crunchy Bruschetta appetizer? And who doesn’t love options? That’s what I have for you today! Four vastly different yet incredibly satisfying Bruschetta recipes. When I think of Bruschetta, I typically think baguette with fresh tomatoes and maybe some basil or balsamic dressing. These are not your traditional Bruschetta recipes by any means, but I think you’ll like them just as much 😊 They are perfect as an appetizer or snack for any gathering and would be great for brunch, a bridal shower, girls’ night in, etc. Here’s what I have for you: Smoked Salmon Fig & Apple Blueberry, Basil & Ricotta Tomato Aioli & Bacon Smoked Salmon Bruschetta is surprisingly simple to make. Don’t worry, you don’t have to … Continue reading
May 4, 2023
May the Fourth Be with You
Star Wars Day is upon us! If you aren’t familiar, it’s an informal commemorative day observed annually on May 4th to celebrate all things Star Wars. It’s not an official holiday by any means but any diehard fan is aware as observance of the day has spread quickly. The title of this blog, May the Fourth Be with You, is a play on the popular catchphrase May the Force Be with You. It you’ve watched the movies, you know what I’m referring to 😊 It’s a popular day for franchise fans and whether you plan on celebrating at home or in a galaxy far, far away, I hope you enjoy the recipes I’m going to share with you. As expected, all are Star Wars themed. Here is a list of the recipe: Copycat Blue Milk Copycat Green Milk Stormtrooper Cheeseball Rebellion Pizza Chocolate Covered Pretzel Lightsabers Copycat Blue Milk and Copycat Green Milk are beverages popular to … Continue reading
April 25, 2023
Cheesy Pull Apart Bread Bowl
Cheesy Pull Apart Bread Bowls are designed for sharing making them the perfect appetizer! Simply pull apart (hence the name) or tear the pieces of bread off and enjoy. Toasted bread with melted cheese that’s smothered in garlic and herbs? Yes, please. It’s comfort food at its finest! If you aren’t familiar with “pull apart bread” it’s basically a round loaf of bread that is cut at a diagonal leaving little squares that you stuff cheese, meat, and/or herbs between then cover with melted butter and bake. Sounds delicious, right? It is and you’ll be drooling while you wait to dig in! The recipe can be found here. Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a bread knife to slice the round sourdough loaf from side to side in both directions, leaving about 1-inch of space between each slice. You will create a cross pattern and do … Continue reading
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